Defn: A fortress. [Obs.] Howell.
PROPUGNATION
Pro`pug*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. propugnatio.]
Defn: Means of defense; defense. [Obs.] Shak.
PROPUGNER
Pro*pugn"er, n.
Defn: A defender; a vindicator. "Zealous propugners." Gov. of Tongue.
PROPULSATION
Pro`pul*sa"tion, n. Etym: [L. propulsatio. See Propulse.]
Defn: The act of driving away or repelling; a keeping at a distance.
[Obs.] Bp. Hall.
PROPULSE Pro*pulse", v. t. Etym: [L. propulsare, v. intens. from propellere to propel. See Propel.]
Defn: To repel; to drive off or away. [Obs.] Cotgrave.
PROPULSION
Pro*pul"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. propulsion. See Propel.]